446 THE MONTHLY BULLETIN. 



the purpose of sending a collector to foreign countries to search for beneficial insects 

 to aid in the control of this important pest, the direction of this work to be 

 entrusted to the State Commissioner of Horticulture. 



Whereas, California's most important industry is the production of fruit and 

 fruit products — fresh, canned and dried — it needs certain help from the st:ate. 



We, the fruit growers of California, call attention to the advisability of there 

 being established at Davis a fruit products laboratory and demonstration plant- — 

 to be equipped with appliances for investigation and improvement of present 

 methods, and with evaporators, dry trays, bleaching appliances and a small canning 

 plant. 



We ask that the domestic science classes at Davis, as a part of their courses, 

 include the study of the proper utilization and cooking of our distinctively Cali- 

 fornia fruit products. 



This matter to be taken up with Dean Hunt. 



F. T. SWETT, 



G. W. Pierce, 



Committee. 



Whereas, The Farmers' Protective League, an organization of farmers and 

 friends of agriculture, has been of great assistance to the rural industries of the 

 state, and especially helpful in opposing uncertain, hannful or vicious legislation 

 affecting the business of farming, therefore be it 



Resolved, That this convention herewith endorse the work of this league in the 

 past, and approve of its strong support financially, and in every way that may 

 properly protect and advance the interests of California, and 



Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be extended to the officers and 

 members of the league for the work accomplished during the two last years guarding 

 and conserving the welfare of the farmers of the state. 



Whereas, Since our last meeting Providence has called our old friend, Russ D. 

 Stephens, a man who for a quarter of a century has led every fight for the freedom 

 of the California fruit grower from the dominance of powerful interests, and 



Whereas, He was a man of warm heart and loyal friendships, whose courage 

 never faltered, whose energies and abilities were continually exerted through the 

 years for the common good ; therefore be it 



Resolved, That the fruit growers of California will long remember the debt we 

 all owe the unconquerable soul of the man who was never afraid to stand up for 

 that which he believed to be just and right. May we never forget his brave 

 example. Be it further 



Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this convention and 

 a copy be sent to the family of Mr. Stephens. 



Whereas, In the death of Dr. A. J. Cook, State Commissioner of Horticulture, 

 the state has lost a conscientious and able official and the fruit growers and farmers 

 of the state one who has for many years devoted his life unselfishly to the upbuild- 

 ing and development of the agriculture of the state and nation ; therefore be it 



Resolved, That this convention express its feeling of appreciation of the good 

 work that he accomplished during his long, useful life, and its feeling of great loss 

 in his departure. Be it further 



Resolved, That this resolution be spread on the minutes and a copy sent to the 

 family of Di\ Cook, 



A. L. WiSKER, 



C. C. Teague, 

 C. W. Beers, 

 Roy K. Bishop. 

 Committee on Resolutions. 



